Pakenham Officer Star News
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Division into dialogue
When rising tensions forced Danyal Diallo to delay his youth outreach event, he saw it not as a defeat but as a reminder of why…
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Next stop: crime
Cardinia Road Station is emerging as a hotspot for youth crime and antisocial behaviour, with residents reporting intimidation, gang activity and violent assaults involving machetes.…
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60 years, still strong
Gary and Diane King (nee Stephens) are celebrating an incredible milestone this year, marking 60 years of marriage. The long-time residents and community stalwarts of…
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Locals react as machetes are officially banned
Machetes, long feared as a deadly weapon in the south east, are now banned in Victoria with tough penalties kicking in this month. Anyone caught…
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Fallen police officers honoured, $1M reward offered to catch Dezi Freeman
The tragedy in Porepunkah may have unfolded hours away in Victoria but its impact is being felt deeply in Cardinia and Casey, where communities are…
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Fallen officers honoured, $1M reward offered to catch Dezi Freeman
The tragedy in Porepunkah may have unfolded hours away in Victoria but its impact is being felt deeply in Cardinia and Casey, where communities are…
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Fallen officers remembered
The tragedy in Porepunkah may have unfolded hours away in Victoria but its impact is being felt deeply in Cardinia and Casey, where communities are…
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Drownings spike in multicultural and older Australians
Drownings across Australia have increased by a fourth compared to the last decade’s average, putting into relief the most vulnerable of the community, as multicultural…
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Emerald’s Jessica Brown named Australia’s Pharmacy Assistant of the Year
The Pharmacy Guild of Australia has named Jessica Brown from Emerald Village Pharmacy in Melbourne, Victoria, as its 2025 Pharmacy Assistant of the Year (PATY).…
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Lions face Burras with grand final spot up for grabs
A spot in the grand final is up for grabs. Pakenham will go head-to-head with minor premiers Warburton Millgrove in Saturday’s Outer East Division 1…
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‘Breathing fire:’ Bunyip through to big dance
Bunyip is through to the Ellinbank League under-16 grand final after a thrilling 5.2(32) to 4.6(30) victory over Trafalgar in the qualifying final at Catani…
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Station on edge
Concerned Beaconsfield residents are calling for immediate action to fix their deteriorating train station, warning that its crumbling condition poses a serious safety risk. A…













